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CVE-2026-81473 Dell CVE debrief

CVE-2026-81473 is an Improper Authorization vulnerability in Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) versions prior to 5.2.206. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges. This vulnerability affects Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) deployments, particularly those with low-privileged user access. Defenders should assess exposure and verify local access controls. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability.

Vendor: Dell
Product: Rugged Control Center (RCC)
CVSS: HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV: Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published: 2026-09-24
Original CVE updated: 2026-09-26
Advisory published: 2026-09-24
Advisory updated: 2026-09-26

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) deployments, especially those with low-privileged user access, should assess exposure and verify local access controls.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-81473 is an Improper Authorization vulnerability in Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) that allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially elevate privileges. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing local access controls.

Verification of local access controls and user privileges
Assessment of exposure for Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) versions prior to 5.2.206
Potential Elevation of Privileges for low-privileged users

Technical summary

CVE-2026-81473 is an Improper Authorization vulnerability in Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) versions prior to 5.2.206. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges. The vulnerability affects Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) deployments. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing local access controls, especially for low-privileged users.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing local access controls, especially for low-privileged users.

Recommended defensive actions

Verify local access controls and user privileges
Assess exposure of Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) versions prior to 5.2.206
Apply updates to Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) version 5.2.206 or later

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the Improper Authorization vulnerability in Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC). The vulnerability allows a low privileged attacker with local access to potentially elevate privileges. Evidence is based on CVE Program and NVD sources, which may have limited information. Defenders should verify local access controls and assess exposure for Dell Rugged Control Center (RCC) versions prior to 5.2.206.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

CVE-2026-81473 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-81473

CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
CVE-2026-81473 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-81473

NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Source reference
Unverified legacy reference

URL: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000506924/dsa-2026-410-security-update-for-dell-rugged-control-center-rcc-multiple-vulnerabilities

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Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.